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The Child Center of Ny Inc

EIN 11-1733454 · Forest Hills, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CHILD CENTER OF NY STRENGTHENS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH SKILLS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO BUILD HEALTHY, SUCCESSFUL LIVES.

Income
$96.2 million
Spending
$102.8 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 56%
Employees
1,827
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$633,363, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 49 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 70% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 21 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $30.1 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT:THE CHILD CENTER OF NY OPERATES MANY YOUTH PROGRAMS DESIGNED INTENTIONALLY TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE. WE OFFER EXTENDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES DURING THE DAY, AFTER SCHOOL, AND OVER THE SUMMER, INCLUDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT; ENRICHMENT; COMMUNITY SERVICE; COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS; POSITIVE HEALTH AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND MORE.
  2. $20.5 million spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH:LICENSED AND CREDENTIALED MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE PROFESSIONALS OFFER INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND ADULTS IN A CULTURALLY SENSITIVE MANNER. WE OFFER SERVICES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY WITH PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE PERINATAL INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM, YOUTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM, THE EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE, AND MORE. OUR CLIENTS CAN RECEIVE SERVICES WHEREVER THEY NEED TO BE: AT HOME, IN THEIR SCHOOLS, OR AT WELLNESS CENTERS.
  3. $12.8 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES:THE CHILD CENTER RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY PROVIDES A SAFE AND WARM ENVIRONMENT AND THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CARE FOR YOUTH WHO HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL STAYS AND JUVENILE JUSTICE-INVOLVED YOUTH WITH PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS. OUR GOAL IS TO ENSURE THAT YOUNG PEOPLE IN RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CAN REALIZE SUSTAINED POSITIVE OUTCOMES POST-TREATMENT, INCLUDING IMPROVED FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AND SUCCESS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY.
  4. $23.6 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES:OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE PREVENTION AND FAMILY SUPPORT, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, HEALTH HOMES AND INTEGRATED CARE, AND OTHER SERVICES. IN OUR PREVENTION AND FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES SUCH AS THE NYC ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN'S SERVICES (ACS), SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AND PARENTS LOOK TO US TO STEP IN TO STOP OR PREVENT CHILD ABUSE, HELP FAMILIES CONFRONT PARENTING CHALLENGES SAFELY AND CONSTRUCTIVELY, AND KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, THE CHILD CENTER SERVES CHILDREN AGES 0-5 AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH HEAD START, EARLY HEAD START, AND THE NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED PARENTCHILD+ PROGRAM. PROGRAMS ENSURE CHILDREN ARE ACADEMICALLY READY TO LEARN AND SOCIALLY AND EMOTIONALLY READY TO THRIVE, AND THEY SERVE AS A GATEWAY TO CONNECTING WITH OTHER SERVICES. IN HEALTH HOMES AND INTEGRATED CARE, THE CHILD CENTER SERVES AS A CARE MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES WITH COMPLEX MENTAL HEALTH AND CHRONIC HEALTH NEEDS. THROUGH VIRTUAL "HEALTH HOMES," RESOURCE COORDINATORS FACILITATE COMMUNICATION AMONG PROVIDERS TO ENSURE CHILDREN'S NEEDS ARE MET - WHETHER THAT MEANS CONNECTING THEM TO THERAPY OR FINDING THEM A SAFE PLACE TO LIVE. OTHER SERVICES REPRESENT CASH+COMMUNITY WORKS PROGRAM AND OTHER ONE-TIME PROGRAM FUNDING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1961.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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